Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Beriev Be-6
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1949–1957
Quantity
123
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Base Airframeflying boat
- Mission TypeMaritime reconnaissance and patrol
- Service Entry Year1949
- Flight Crew8
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeShvetsov ASh-73TK
- Number of Engines2
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Cruise Speed280 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,100 m
- Range4,800 km
◇Mission Systems7MOD.7
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
- TorpedoesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Weapons Payload2,000 kg
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length23.5 m
- Wingspan33 m
- Max Takeoff Weight29,000 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built123
- Operators2
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1969
- Production Start1949
- Production End1957
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1949Production started
- 1957Production ended
77
years in service
8
years in production
123
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT RANKING Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
110INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT21EARLY COLD WAR · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT1354RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS216PERFORMANCE/PRICE · INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theIntelligence / Recon Aircraftcategory.
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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.
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