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A-40 Mermaid vs Be-6 Madge

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid Be-6 Madge
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beriev
First flight 8 December 1986 1 January 1949
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 2 units 123 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 200.0 m² 120.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 33.0 m
Height 11.0 m 7.6 m
Length 43.8 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 414 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 29,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 18,827 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 2 x 1,800 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the Be-6 Madge are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Beriev respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 4,800 km for the Be-6 Madge. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge. At 86,000 kg MTOW, the A-40 Mermaid is 3.0x the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 123 for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-6 Madge first flew 37 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1949 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 4,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-6 Madge has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.