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Be-6 Madge vs ShinMaywa US-2

Beriev Be-6 Madge military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-6 Madge
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
Be-6 Madge ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev ShinMaywa
First flight 1 January 1949 18 December 2003
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 123 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 120.0 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 33.2 m
Height 7.6 m 9.8 m
Length 23.5 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 414 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 18,827 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The Be-6 Madge and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 414 km/h for the Be-6 Madge vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Be-6 Madge has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ShinMaywa US-2 operates at altitudes up to 7,195 m compared to 6,100 m for the Be-6 Madge.

The Be-6 Madge has been produced in 123 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Be-6 Madge first flew 54 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1949 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Be-6 Madge's 414 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-6 Madge has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the Be-6 Madge's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Be-6 Madge's 29,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Be-6 Madge's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-6 Madge or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-6 Madge has been produced in greater numbers with 123 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.