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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Be-12 Tchaïka Mail

ATL-2 Atlantique vs Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at a glance — top speed 648 vs 530 km/h, range 7,964 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 36,000 kg, built 215 vs 150 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Beriev
First flight 8 May 1981 18 October 1960
Year introduced 1965 1960
Number produced 215 units 150 units
Average unit price $85 million $10 million
Wing area 120.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 29.8 m
Height 11.3 m 9.1 m
Length 31.7 m 26.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 36,000 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 25,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 3,810 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 530 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 5 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Be-12 Tchaïka Mail?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.