Beriev MBR-2

The Beriev MBR-2 was a Soviet multi-purpose (including reconnaissance) flying boat which entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1935. Out of 1,365 built, 9 were used by foreign countries including Finland and North Korea. In Soviet Union it sometimes carried the nickname of "Kорова" (cow) and "Амбар" (barn).

Beriev MBR-2
Aeroflot MP-1 at Yalta, circa 1938.
Role Patrol aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev OKB
Designer Georgy Mikhailovich Beriev
First flight 1931
Introduction 1935
Status Out of production; retired
Primary user Soviet Navy
Produced 1934-1941
Number built 1,365
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