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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs Be-6 Madge

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail Be-6 Madge
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Beriev
First flight 18 October 1960 1 January 1949
Year introduced 1960 --
Number produced 150 units 123 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 120.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 33.0 m
Height 9.1 m 7.6 m
Length 26.5 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 414 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 29,000 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 18,827 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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Overview

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the Be-6 Madge are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Beriev respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 4,800 km for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge.

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 123 for the Be-6 Madge. The Be-6 Madge first flew 11 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail (1949 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 116 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or Be-6 Madge?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.