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A-40 Mermaid vs Be-200

A-40 Mermaid vs Be-200 at a glance — top speed 800 vs 700 km/h, range 4,100 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 86,000 vs 41,000 kg, built 2 vs 19 units.

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Specifications
A-40 Mermaid Be-200
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beriev
First flight 8 December 1986 24 September 1998
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced 2 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $67 million
Wing area 200.0 m² 117.4 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 32.8 m
Height 11.0 m 8.9 m
Length 43.8 m 31.4 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 41,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 27,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 2 x 7,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the Be-200's 700 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the Be-200's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-200?
The Be-200 has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.