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Airbus A330 vs Be-200

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Be-200
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Beriev
First flight 2 November 1992 24 September 1998
Year introduced 1994 2003
Number produced 1577 units 19 units
Average unit price $260 million $67 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 117.4 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 32.8 m
Height 17.4 m 8.9 m
Length 59.0 m 31.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 41,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 27,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 3,750 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Be-200 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beriev respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 700 km/h for the Be-200. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 2,100 km for the Be-200. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 5.9x the Be-200's 41,000 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 19 for the Be-200. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $67M for the Be-200. The Airbus A330 first flew 6 years before the Be-200 (1992 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Be-200's 700 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Be-200 at $67 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Be-200?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.