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A-40 Mermaid vs Boeing 747

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid Boeing 747
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Boeing
First flight 8 December 1986 9 February 1969
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 2 units 1574 units
Average unit price -- $285 million
Wing area 200.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 59.6 m
Height 11.0 m 19.3 m
Length 43.8 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 12,150 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight -- kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the Boeing 747 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 1,014 km/h for the Boeing 747. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 12,150 km for the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 9,700 m for the A-40 Mermaid. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 4.4x the A-40 Mermaid's 86,000 kg.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 1,574 for the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 first flew 17 years before the A-40 Mermaid (1969 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 800 km/h, a difference of 214 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 4,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 9,700 meters (31,824 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 86,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 43.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.