The Beriev Aircraft Company is a Russian aerospace manufacturer known for designing and producing amphibious aircraft. Founded in 1934, the company specializes in creating planes that can take off and land on both water and land, making them versatile for various applications, including firefighting, search and rescue, and maritime patrol. One of its most notable aircraft is the Be-200, a multipurpose amphibious plane that can carry out firefighting missions by scooping water from lakes or rivers. The company is based in Taganrog, Russia, and has a long history of innovation in aviation technology, contributing significantly to the field of amphibious aircraft.