Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs P-3 Orion
| 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 maritime patrol aircraft, actively used in the Cold War, notable for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 19 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Average unit price | $36 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 | 121.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 30.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 35.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,491 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,626 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 64,410 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,017 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,430 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 P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a longer range at 2,491 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 2 years before the P-3 Orion which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.