Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs S-3 Viking
| 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 anti-submarine aircraft, operational during the Cold War, recognized for its service in Gulf War naval missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 21 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Average unit price | $27 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 | 56.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 815 km/h |
| Operational range | 5,121 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,466 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,831 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,057 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,207 kgf ◉ |
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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 S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 815 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a longer range at 5,121 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has a higher service ceiling at 12,466 meters (40,898 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the S-3 Viking's 23,831 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the S-3 Viking's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking is more expensive at approximately $27 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 14 years before the S-3 Viking which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or S-3 Viking?
The S-3 Viking has been produced in greater numbers with 188 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.