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Be-200 vs CN-235

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
Be-200 CN-235
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev CASA
First flight 24 September 1998 11 November 1983
Year introduced 2003 1988
Number produced 19 units 354 units
Average unit price $67 million $25 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 25.8 m
Height 8.9 m 8.2 m
Length 31.4 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 2 x 653 kW
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Overview

The Be-200 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 2.5x the CN-235's 16,500 kg.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $25M for the CN-235. The CN-235 first flew 15 years before the Be-200 (1983 vs 1998).

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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.