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Be-200 vs SH-5

Be-200 vs SH-5 at a glance — top speed 700 vs 556 km/h, range 3,300 vs 4,756 km, max takeoff weight 41,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 19 vs 7 units.

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
Specifications
Be-200 SH-5
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Harbin
First flight 24 September 1998 3 April 1976
Year introduced 2003 1986
Number produced 19 units 7 units
Average unit price $67 million --
Wing area 117.4 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 36.0 m
Height 8.9 m 9.8 m
Length 31.4 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 4 x 2,349 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the Be-200's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The SH-5 entered service first in 1986, 17 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or SH-5?
The Be-200 has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.