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Water-Bomber to Water Transport
Beriev's expertise with flying boats and amphibians is evident from the exhibits on its stand (1/E8), one of which is an artist's impression of the Russian company's latest project, the Be-310. Acknowledged only a couple of months ago, this is intended as a 72- to 102-seat airliner version of the Be-200 water-bomber and SAR amphibian with the crucial difference of two Rolls-Royce BR715 turbofans. Beriev hopes it will find greater acceptance than the similar, but stillborn Be-210 airliner, which was to have retained the indigenous D-30 engines. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is currently taking delivery of seven Be-200s and has options on a further eight.
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