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Be-200 vs Boeing 757

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
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Specifications
Be-200 Boeing 757
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Boeing
First flight 24 September 1998 19 February 1982
Year introduced 2003 1983
Number produced 19 units 1050 units
Average unit price $67 million $85 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 38.0 m
Height 8.9 m 11.0 m
Length 31.4 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 7,250 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 2 x 9,458 kgf
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Overview

The Be-200 and the Boeing 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 853 km/h for the Boeing 757. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 7,250 km for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the Boeing 757 is 2.8x the Be-200's 41,000 kg.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 1,050 for the Boeing 757. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $85M for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 first flew 16 years before the Be-200 (1982 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Be-200's 700 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Be-200 at $67 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 entered service first in 1983, 20 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,050 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.