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A-40 Mermaid vs ShinMaywa US-2

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 Mermaid
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
A-40 Mermaid ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev ShinMaywa
First flight 8 December 1986 18 December 2003
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 2 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 200.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 33.2 m
Height 11.0 m 9.8 m
Length 43.8 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The A-40 Mermaid and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the A-40 Mermaid vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The A-40 Mermaid has an operational range of 4,100 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The A-40 Mermaid operates at altitudes up to 9,700 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The A-40 Mermaid has been produced in 2 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. The A-40 Mermaid first flew 17 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1986 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the A-40 Mermaid's 4,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 8 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.