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A-50 Mainstay vs An-71 Madcap

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
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Specifications
A-50 Mainstay An-71 Madcap
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Antonov
First flight 19 December 1978 12 July 1985
Year introduced 1985 --
Number produced 42 units 3 units
Average unit price $300 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 31.9 m
Height 14.8 m 9.2 m
Length 46.6 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 650 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 32,100 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 19,760 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf 2 x 7,505 kgf
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Overview

The A-50 Mainstay and the An-71 Madcap are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the A-50 Mainstay vs 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap. The A-50 Mainstay operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 10,800 m for the An-71 Madcap. At 190,000 kg MTOW, the A-50 Mainstay is 5.9:1 the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.

The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in 42 units vs 3 for the An-71 Madcap. The A-50 Mainstay first flew 7 years before the An-71 Madcap (1978 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the An-71 Madcap's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or An-71 Madcap?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.