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UTILITIES Load/range/fuel consumption Take-offmass 36,000kg Range with 6t load 1,500km Range with 8t load 1,100k Maximum mass of dropped water 12t Maximum mass of aircraft after scooping water 43,000kg Assuming a 200km distance of the fire from base and a 10km run between water source and fire, the Be-200 can deliver 310t of water per fuel tank load. Ferry range 4,500km Maximum speed 378kt Cruise speed 325k Economy Speed 190kt Crew 2 Number Of Passengers 68 Complement of fully-equipped smoke jumpers 30 path memorisation; digital communications between cockpit and fire crews on the ground, and pattern searching. The Russians are also considering a forward-looking infra-red radar option to enable more accurate targeting of the drop zone. Apart from the firefighting variant, Beriev is keen to promote the Be-200 in other roles, such as those of air ambulance and search and rescue. Its designers also see the Be-200 as a passenger or cargo transport, joining terminals located on inshore stretches of water, with which Russia, for example, is liberally sprin kled. The passenger version can fit 15 rows of four seats with a centre aisle. The wide loading door at the front of the cabin is used primarily for cargo. The cargo version also boasts a winch, together with rails down which containers may be run. The ambulance variant has racks for 30 stretchers, or seats for 40 patients. The Russians are basing their marketing effort on the Be-200's versatility and ability to be operated without land-based aerodromes, where construction might be impossible. Operation from water also enables new termi nals to be easily established away from densely populated areas, thus helpingto keep them quiet and traffic-free. A fleet of at least ten firefighting Be-200s will be purchased by the Irkutsk authorities for local use and for leasing to neighbouring Krasnoyark. The manufacturer believes that the total Russian market will peak at around 50 machines. Worldwide, a market for over 70 firefighters is estimated, broken down as, roughly, 12 for North America, 30 for Europe and 28 for the Asia/Pacific region. The remaining worldwide market for pas senger and cargo versions, as well as other modifications, is estimated to amount to 150 machines: 40 for Russia, 60 for the Asia/Pacific region and 50 for North America. Perhaps optimistically, Berieve puts tne overall forecast for sales at over 300 air craft between 1997 and 2012. Provisional Orders to date total 54 for Russia, 20 for Europe and 15 for South America. • HOWMET. FAST CYCLE TIMES AND ENGINE-READY COMPONENTS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES. Our ability to supply engine-ready components provides gas turbine engine manufacturers with the efficiencies of a single point of contact. And, it can reduce their adminis trative costs. Because we practice concurrent engineering, product designs are opti mized from raw material through machined and coated castings - while our pricing remains competitive. You'll be impressed with the technological leader ship demonstrated by the wide array of casting capabilities and support services Howmet provides to its aerospace and power generation customers. Of particular value to our customers is our develop ment capability. For special needs, we'll quickly turn out prototype work at competitive prices. Our customer-first focus drives us to achieve defect- free, Six Siqma quality standards and to provide absolute customer satisfaction and value. We invite you to work with us at Howmet. You'll be in world-class company and get the superior price, delivery, quality and performance you deserve. Customer Value First. We Live It. H HOWMET CORPORATION „___—--' One meter plus diameter titanium fan frame for the Ishikawajima- Harima Heavy Industries V2500-A5 jet aircraft engine. PECHINEY CROUPS) For more information concerning our capabilities, contact our Sales and Marketing Department, 475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06836-1960, Tel. (203) 661-4600, Fax (203) 625-8796. FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL 14 - 20 September 1994 61
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