Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 707
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 1,010 km/h for the 707. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 5,400 km for the 707. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 4.2x the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 865 for the 707. Unit cost is $10M for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs $35M for the 707. The 707 first flew 6 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail (1954 vs 1960).
| Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 18 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wingspan | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 26.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 530 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,810 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 530 km/h, a difference of 480 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 2 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or 707?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.