This was reported by NATO Air Command.
They intercepted a Russian Be-200PS search and rescue aircraft of the Russian Navy approaching the Baltic Sea.
The Be-200 is a jet amphibious aircraft capable of taking off and landing on both land and water.
It is equipped with two D-436T turbofan engines, has a speed of up to 720 km/h, and a range of up to 3,850 km. In transport configuration, it can carry up to 72 passengers, and in firefighting configuration, up to 12 tons of water.
The main tasks of the Be-200 include fighting large-scale fires, search and rescue operations, maritime patrol, and cargo transportation.
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