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Be-6 Madge vs P-3 Orion

Be-6 Madge vs P-3 Orion at a glance — top speed 414 vs 750 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,491 km, max takeoff weight 29,000 vs 64,410 kg, built 123 vs 757 units.

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Specifications
Be-6 Madge P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Lockheed
First flight 1 January 1949 19 August 1958
Year introduced -- 1962
Number produced 123 units 757 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 120.0 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 30.4 m
Height 7.6 m 11.8 m
Length 23.5 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 336 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher service ceiling at 8,626 meters (28,300 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 123 units of the Be-6 Madge.