Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs King Air 90
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Beechcraft respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 494 km/h for the King Air 90. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 36,000 kg MTOW, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is 6.7x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail first flew 4 years before the King Air 90 (1960 vs 1964).
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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 twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 3,810 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 4 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.