Beriev Aircraft Company completed a major overhaul of the
Tu-142ME long haul anti-submarine warfare aircraft
Press-release of JSC Beriev Aircraft Company
On December 2, 2011, the Tu-142ME long haul anti-submarine
warfare (ASW) aircraft (tail number 312) was handed-overto
the Indian Navy after a major overhaul at Beriev Aircraft
Company. The aircraft completed all necessary
flight-testing. On December 5, 2011 it was handed-over to
the Indian Navy and departed to its home base.
Eight Tu-142ME aircraft manufactured at Taganrog in the end
of the 1980-s were delivered to the Indian Navy. The Indian
part has been cooperating closely with Rosoboronexport and
Beriev Aircraft Company regarding the issues of
repair/overhaul and service-life extension.
Beriev Aircraft Company provides aftersales and maintenance
services (including overhauls and spare parts delivery) for
the aircraft delivered to the Indian Navy.
In general, the overhaul program of the Indian's Tu-142MEs
will be carried out at Beriev Aircraft Company in the
period till 2020.
For further information, please, contact:
Beriev Aircraft Company's press-service
Tel +7 8634 390-901, +7 8634 390-882
Fax: +7 8634 647-434
e-mail: info@beriev.com
