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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Fairey Gannet

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Fairey Gannet at a glance — top speed 530 vs 417 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,127 km, max takeoff weight 36,000 vs 11,340 kg, built 150 vs 303 units.

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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail Fairey Gannet
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Fairey
First flight 18 October 1960 19 September 1949
Year introduced 1960 1953
Number produced 150 units 303 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wing area -- m² 44.9 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 16.6 m
Height 9.1 m 5.1 m
Length 26.5 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 417 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,127 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 11,340 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 7,421 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 1 x 2,890 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Fairey Gannet's 417 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Fairey Gannet's 1,127 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Fairey Gannet's 7,700 meters (25,262 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the Fairey Gannet's 11,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the Fairey Gannet's 13.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Fairey Gannet at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet entered service first in 1953, 7 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 Fairey Gannet?
The Fairey Gannet has been produced in greater numbers with 303 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.