Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs SR-20
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Cirrus respectively. Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 287 km/h for the SR-20. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 36,000 kg MTOW, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is 26:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $10M for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail first flew 35 years before the SR-20 (1960 vs 1995).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus |
| First flight | 21 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 1459 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 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 | 13.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 39 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.