Beriev Be-12

The Beriev Be-12 Chayka (Russian: Бериева Бе-12 Чайка, romanized: Chayka, lit. 'Seagull', NATO reporting name: Mail) is a Soviet turboprop-powered amphibious aircraft designed in the 1950s for anti-submarine and maritime patrol duties.

"Be-12" redirects here. For the WWI aircraft, see Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12. For the radioisotope, see isotopes of beryllium.
Be-12 Chayka
Be-12P-200 at Gelendzhik in September 2004
Role Maritime patrol aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev OKB
First flight 18 October 1960
Introduction 1960s
Status Operational (in small numbers)
Primary user Soviet Naval Aviation
Produced 1960 (1960) — 1973 (1973)
Number built 150
Developed from Beriev Be-6
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