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Be-6 Madge vs SH-5

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge SH-5
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Harbin
First flight 1 January 1949 3 April 1976
Year introduced -- 1986
Number produced 123 units 7 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.0 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 36.0 m
Height 7.6 m 9.8 m
Length 23.5 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The Be-6 Madge first flew 27 years before the SH-5 (1949 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or SH-5?
The Be-6 Madge has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.