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Tactical / Medium Bombers · Russia · 1959
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Be-10
Be-10 Photo: Post of Soviet Union · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Range
55
Accuracy
40
Speed
70
Survivability
45
Versatility
30
Avionics
35
Reliability
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Russia
ManufacturerBeriev
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959–1961
Operators1 countries
Quantity28
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
15/23
Early Cold War
98/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Range
55
Accuracy
40
Speed
70
Survivability
45
Versatility
30
Avionics
35
Reliability
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
Be-10
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1959–1961
Quantity
28
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1956
  • Service Entry Year1961
  • Crew4
  • Primary Rolemaritime patrol flying boat, patrol bomber
  • Generationfirst-generation jet
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelLyul'ka AL-7F
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)66.7
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)98.1
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.45
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Internal Fuel18,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed950 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.8 Mach
  • Cruise Speed800 km/h
  • Stall Speed180 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,100 km
  • Combat Radius1,500 km
  • Rate of Climb15 m/s
  • G-Limit3.5
  • Takeoff Run1,200 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length33.1 m
  • Wingspan27.6 m
  • Height10.3 m
  • Wing Area130
  • Empty Weight32,000 kg
  • Loaded Weight48,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight53,000 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • Radarunknown
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built28
  • Operators1
  • Variants6
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1968
  • Production Start1958
  • Production End1961
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1959Production started
  2. 1961Production ended
67
years in service
2
years in production
28
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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