Beriev Be-2

Be-2
General information
TypeReconnaissance seaplane
ManufacturerBeriev
Primary userSoviet Navy
Number built12
History
Introduction date1938
First flightApril 1936
Retired1942

The Beriev Be-2 (originally designated KOR-1) was a two-seat reconnaissance seaplane built for the Soviet Navy shortly before World War II. It was designed to replace the Navy's obsolete license-produced Heinkel He 55 aircraft operating from warships and shore bases.

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