Beriev A-50
The Beriev A-50 (NATO reporting name: Mainstay) is a Soviet-origin airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft that is based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane. Developed to replace the Tupolev Tu-126 "Moss", the A-50 first flew in 1978. Its existence was revealed to the Western Bloc in 1978 by Adolf Tolkachev. It entered service in 1985, with about 40 produced by 1992.
| A-50 | |
|---|---|
| 41 Taganrog, registration number RF-94268, a Beriev A-50U | |
| Role | Airborne early warning and control |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 19 December 1978 |
| Introduction | 1985 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Indian Air Force |
| Produced | 1978–1992 |
| Number built | ~40 |
| Developed from | Ilyushin Il-76 |
| Developed into | Beriev A-100 |
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