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Be-6 Madge vs Boeing 747

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge Boeing 747
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Boeing
First flight 1 January 1949 9 February 1969
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced 123 units 1574 units
Average unit price -- $285 million
Wing area 120.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 59.6 m
Height 7.6 m 19.3 m
Length 23.5 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 12,150 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the Boeing 747 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Boeing respectively.

The Boeing 747 reaches 1,014 km/h — 2.4x the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 12,150 km for the Boeing 747. The Boeing 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the Boeing 747 is 13:1 the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 1,574 for the Boeing 747. The Be-6 Madge first flew 20 years before the Boeing 747 (1949 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the Be-6 Madge's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.