In 1986 the A-40 amphibious aircraft, the largest in world, made its first flight. Its sophistication was confirmed by 148 world records.

The amphibian may be used as a base around which it is possible to develop various modifications for wide employment in the island and coastal areas not provided with a sufficient number of aerodromes, as well as in the world ocean areas.

• search and rescue;
• cargo and passenger transportation;
• maritime patrol;
• military tasks.

The A-42PE amphibian for patrol and search & rescue operations is being designed around the A-40 amphibian. The A-42PE aircraft will be powered by two turbopropfan engines D-27 developed by Ivchenko Progress Design Bureau (Ukraine).

Aircraft Performance

A/C length, m	45.7
A/C height, m	11.0
Wing span, m	42.5
Maximum take-off weight, kg	86000
Power plant, kg	bypass jet 2x15000
Payload, kg	10000
Operating ceiling, m	8000
Maximum speed, km/h	800
Maximum range, km	5500
Takeoff run (land/water), m	1000/2000
Landing roll (land/water), m	700/900
Crew	4
Seaworthiness (wave height, m)	2.2

General View of Aircraft