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Be-200 vs C-295 Persuader

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
Be-200 C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Airbus
First flight 24 September 1998 28 November 1997
Year introduced 2003 2001
Number produced 19 units 209 units
Average unit price $67 million $78 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 25.8 m
Height 8.9 m 8.6 m
Length 31.4 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 2 x 986 kW
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Overview

The Be-200 and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The C-295 Persuader first flew 1 years before the Be-200 (1997 vs 1998).

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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.