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Be-200 vs ShinMaywa US-2

Be-200 vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 700 vs 560 km/h, range 3,300 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 41,000 vs 47,700 kg, built 19 vs 8 units.

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Specifications
Be-200 ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev ShinMaywa
First flight 24 September 1998 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2003 2007
Number produced 19 units 8 units
Average unit price $67 million $113 million
Wing area 117.4 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 33.2 m
Height 8.9 m 9.8 m
Length 31.4 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Be-200's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Be-200 at $67 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-200 entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-200 has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.