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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs PA-32 Cherokee Six

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs PA-32 Cherokee Six at a glance — top speed 530 vs 228 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,361 km, max takeoff weight 36,000 vs 975 kg, built 150 vs 7,842 units.

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-32 Cherokee Six
Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail PA-32 Cherokee Six
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Piper
First flight 18 October 1960 14 January 1960
Year introduced 1960 1965
Number produced 150 units 7842 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 9.0 m
Height 9.1 m 2.2 m
Length 26.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 228 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,361 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 4,359 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 975 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 545 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 1 x 112 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 5 years before the PA-32 Cherokee Six which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or PA-32 Cherokee Six?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.