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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs King Air 90

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 530 vs 494 km/h, range 1,500 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 36,000 vs 5,352 kg, built 150 vs 3,100 units.

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail King Air 90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beechcraft
First flight 18 October 1960 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1960 1964
Number produced 150 units 3100 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 13.8 m
Height 9.1 m 4.7 m
Length 26.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 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.