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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Be-200

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Be-200 at a glance — top speed 530 vs 700 km/h, range 1,500 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 36,000 vs 41,000 kg, built 150 vs 19 units.

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail Be-200
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beriev
First flight 18 October 1960 24 September 1998
Year introduced 1960 2003
Number produced 150 units 19 units
Average unit price $10 million $67 million
Wing area -- m² 117.4 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 32.8 m
Height 9.1 m 8.9 m
Length 26.5 m 31.4 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 41,000 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 27,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 2 x 7,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 530 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 43 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-200?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.