Be-200 vs C-295 Persuader
| Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 million |
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 million |
| Wing area | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the Be-200 at $67 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader entered service first in 2001, 2 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.