# ep095 Be-1 Bartini ekranoplane

In 1956 Robert Bartini approached Beriev design bureau (which was specialized in seaplanes) with proposal for Wing-In-Ground vehicle project. Be-1 became first small test vehicle. It featured two floats with very low aspect ratio wing section between them and small normal wing panels extending outside the floats. `Takeoff` was assisted by hydrofoils, mounted on the floats. To make Be-1 amphibious it was also equipped with a landing gear. Powered by single RU-19 turbojet, mounted behind the wing; Flown during 1961-1963. Listed Be-1 hand made model measures 26 cm lenght (10 and 1/4 inches).Available only one. Please contact to check availability prior ordering.