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A-40 Mermaid vs Be-200

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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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 2,100 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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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Beriev, while the Be-200 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Beriev.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 700 km/h for the Be-200. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 2,100 km for the Be-200. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 86,000 kg MTOW, the A-40 Mermaid is 2.1x the Be-200's 41,000 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 19 for the Be-200. The A-40 Mermaid first flew 12 years before the Be-200 (1986 vs 1998).

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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 2,100 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.