Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs S-2 Tracker
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Grumman respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 450 km/h for the S-2 Tracker. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 36,000 kg MTOW, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is 3.0x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 8 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail (1952 vs 1960).
| 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 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 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 | 45.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has a longer range at 2,172 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 6 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.