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Be-200 vs Be-6 Madge

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-200 Be-6 Madge
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998 1 January 1949
Year introduced 2003 --
Number produced 19 units 123 units
Average unit price $67 million --
Wing area 117.4 m² 120.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 33.0 m
Height 8.9 m 7.6 m
Length 31.4 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 414 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 29,000 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 18,827 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 2 x 1,800 kW
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Overview

The Be-200 is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Beriev, while the Be-6 Madge is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Beriev.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 4,800 km for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 123 for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-6 Madge first flew 49 years before the Be-200 (1949 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 286 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-6 Madge has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.