Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs E-2 Hawkeye
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the E-2 Hawkeye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 648 km/h for the E-2 Hawkeye. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,708 km for the E-2 Hawkeye. The E-2 Hawkeye operates at altitudes up to 10,577 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 313 for the E-2 Hawkeye. Unit cost is $10M for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs $232M for the E-2 Hawkeye.
| 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 all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 1,905 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 65.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,902 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye 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 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a longer range at 2,708 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye is more expensive at approximately $232 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 4 years before the E-2 Hawkeye which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or E-2 Hawkeye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.