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| Be-6 | |
|---|---|
 Be-6 at Ukrainian State Aviation Museum | |
| General information | |
| Type | Maritime reconnaissance and patrol aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev OKB |
| Primary users | Soviet Navy |
| Number built | 123 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1949–57 |
| First flight | 1949 |
| Retired | Late 1960s |
| Developed into | Beriev Be-12 |
The Beriev Be-6 (USAF/DoD reporting name "Type 34",[1] NATO reporting name "Madge"[2]) was a flying boat produced by the Soviet Beriev OKB. It was capable of accomplishing a wide variety of missions, such as long-range maritime reconnaissance, coastal and supply line patrols, torpedo/bombing strikes, mine-laying, and transport operations.