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Alizé vs Be-12 Tchaïka Mail

Alizé vs Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at a glance — top speed 518 vs 530 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 36,000 kg, built 89 vs 150 units.

Breguet Alizé military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Alizé
Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Specifications
Alizé Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Beriev
First flight 6 October 1956 18 October 1960
Year introduced 1959 1960
Number produced 89 units 150 units
Average unit price -- $10 million
Wing area 36.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 29.8 m
Height 5.0 m 9.1 m
Length 13.9 m 26.5 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 36,000 kg
Empty weight 5,700 kg 25,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,565 kW 2 x 3,810 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Alizé's 518 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Alizé has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
Both the Alizé and Be-12 Tchaïka Mail have a service ceiling of 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the Alizé's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the Alizé's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Alizé entered service first in 1959, 1 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alizé or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 89 units of the Alizé.