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A-50 Mainstay vs Hawker 800

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
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Specifications
A-50 Mainstay Hawker 800
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 19 December 1978 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1985 1983
Number produced 42 units 650 units
Average unit price $300 million $13.8 million
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.6 m 16.6 m
Height 14.8 m 5.5 m
Length 46.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,000 kgf 2 x 1,057 kgf
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Overview

The A-50 Mainstay and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the A-50 Mainstay vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The A-50 Mainstay has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The A-50 Mainstay operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 190,000 kg MTOW, the A-50 Mainstay is 15:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in 42 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $300M for the A-50 Mainstay vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The A-50 Mainstay first flew 5 years before the Hawker 800 (1978 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The A-50 Mainstay is more expensive at approximately $300 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 2 years before the A-50 Mainstay which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 42 units of the A-50 Mainstay.