Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Il-38 May
| 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 |
| Soviet maritime patrol aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, primarily used for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 27 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 26.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- 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 ◉ |
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| Wing area | 140.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 37.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 650 km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 66,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 34,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,126 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-12 Tchaïka Mail by Russian Ministry of Defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is faster with a maximum speed of 650 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Il-38 May's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Il-38 May's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 66,000 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Il-38 May is longer at 40.1 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 7 years before the Il-38 May which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Il-38 May?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 58 units of the Il-38 May.