Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs SR-20

Overview

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).

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail

Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles.
Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail Other profile drawing
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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SR-20

American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
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 $630K
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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail

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 1,905 kW ◉

SR-20

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.

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