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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs SH-5

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail SH-5
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Harbin
First flight 18 October 1960 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1960 1986
Number produced 150 units 7 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 36.0 m
Height 9.1 m 9.8 m
Length 26.5 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail first flew 16 years before the SH-5 (1960 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 530 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.