Beriev A-50

The Beriev A-50 Shmel is a Russian airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport. Developed to replace the Tupolev Tu-126 'Moss' the A-50 first flew in 1978. It entered service in 1984 with about 40 produced by 1992.

Beriev A-50 by having the Il-76 navigator windows in the nose, which the A-50 does not.1
aircraft and the Beriev A-50 is consider to be similar but has a radar of less range but better discrimination against ground clutter.2
Apart form the two Beriev A-50 AWACS, the latest Phalcon AWACS form Israel have surely enhanced the airspace security and operational capability of the IAF.3
Beriev A-50 (Mainstay) is a variant developed for the AWACS role with a Shmel search radar mounted in a large rotodome above the rear fuselage.4
Beriev A-50Beriev A-50|-See also:Related development:Ilyushin Il-76, KJ-2000Comparable aircraft:E-3 Sentry-External links:* * * * * *... in 1984.5

Made by Beriev.

It is the successor of the Ilyushin Il-76 ,

Beriev A-50 is the predecessor of the KJ-2000.

Indian Air Force - Beriev A-50EI Mainstay at Agra Air Base Indian Air Force - Beriev A-50EI Mainstay at Agra Air Base - Serial: KW3551 6
the Beriev A-50 in 1984.7
the Beriev A-50 is the russian version of the "AWACS" 41red ! N E W ! 41red Ilyushin IL-76/Beriev A-50 Russian 8
The Beriev A-50, based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport, first flew in 1978. It entered service in 1984, with about 40 produced by 1992.9
Two Beriev A-50 Mainstay at Ramenskoye Two Beriev A-50 Mainstay at Ramenskoye - The Beriev A-50 Shmel (Russian: Шмель 'bumble bee') (NATO reporting 10
More Users
Indian Air Force
Jet Or Prop
jet
Height Alt
1475.74
Predecessor
Ilyushin Il-76
Engine(jet)
Aviadvigatel PS-90A
Length Alt
4653.28
Max Takeoff Weight Main
170000.0
Thrust Main
157.0
Range Main
6400.0
Max Speed Alt
559 mph
Crew
15
Max Speed Main
900.0
Developed From
Ilyushin Il-76
Introduced
1984
Height Main
14.76 m
Status
In service
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
374786.0
Ceiling Main
12
000 m
Number Built
around 40
Successor
KJ-2000
Thrust Alt
35200
Area Main
300 m²
Primary user
Russian Air Force
Span Alt
5044.44
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
Beriev
First Flight
1978
Number Of Jets
4
Span Main
50.50 m
Type of jet
turbofan
Empty Weight Alt
165347.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
KJ-2000
Length Main
49.59m
Area Alt
3228.0
Range Alt
3
977 mi
Empty Weight Main
75000.0
Ceiling Alt
39371.0
Category
AWACS aircraft
Beriev aircraft
Soviet command and control aircraft 1980-1989

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