Be-200 vs CN-235
| 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-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 15 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.